don't jump the gun
don't jump the gun
Do not start or undertake something before it is permissible, appropriate, or advisable. The phrase alludes to starting to run in a foot race before the starting gun goes off. Henry, please don't jump the gun and send the proofs to the printer before the boss approves them. Don't jump the gun and announce our engagement before everyone gets here, OK?
See also: gun, jump
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- answer the bell
- champ at the bit
- champ at the bit, to
- tell (one) what (one) can do with (something)
- tell someone what to do with something
- tell what to do with
- be pushing up (the) daisies
- be pushing up daisies
- be pushing up the daisies
- be straining at the leash